Global Collection

Al-Idrisis world map, 1154
Al-Idrisis world map. This world map, known as the Tabula Rogeriana, dates from 1154, and is orientated with North at bottom

Continental drift after 250 million years, showing the supercontinent of Pangea Ultima, which was named for the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

Europe at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population, with areas of few lights being more sparsely populated

Whole Earth at night, satellite image
Whole Earth map at night, satellite image. Here, Africa is seen at centre. City lights (yellow) of increasing intensity show areas of increasing population

Oronce Fines world map, 1531
Oronce Fines world map. Map of the worlds northern and southern hemispheres by the French mathematician and cartographer Oronce Fine (1494-1555)

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This whole Earth map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude

Marsden Rock
Marden Rock, near South Shields, County Durham, England. Date: BC

Earth. Satellite image of the Earth, centred on Antarctica. The South Pole is at centre. Water is blue, vegetation is green, arid areas are brown, and snow and ice are white

Pan American Airways route map
Pan American Airways System global route map of the Flying Clipper Ships (passengers, mail, express). circa 1938

Earths tectonic plates. Global map showing the boundaries of the tectonic plates that make up the Earths crust. The eight major plates are the: African Plate, Antarctic Plate, Indian Plate

Continental drift, 100 million years ago. Map of the Earth showing the continents some 100 million years after the start of the break-up of the ancient supercontinent of Pangea

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill V for victory salut
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill making his V for victory salute

Imperial Federation (colour litho)
726786 Imperial Federation (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imperial Federation - map of the world showing the extent of the British Empire in)

Wine, growing countries (colour litho)
3648621 Wine, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, growing countries)

The Tatler travel number front cover, 1953
Charming illustrated front cover of The Tatlers Travel number showing a number of well-known global landmarks with various intrepid travellers using a multitude of transport methods. Date: 1953

Computer graphic of global internet traffic
Internet traffic. Computer graphic of global internet traffic. Each line represents the path of sample data sent out to one of 20, 000 pre- selected locations using a system called Skitter

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

WW II - Admiral Karl Doenitz Donitz, German navy
Vintage photograph World War II - Admiral Karl Doenitz Donitz, German navy

Whole Earth, satellite image. This map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude. Arctic and Antarctic ice is white, oceans are blue and land is green and brown

WW II - partly assembled Focke-Wulf 190 Bremen factory
Vintage photograph World War II - partly assembled Focke-Wulf 190 aircraft in the companys Bremen factory, following RAF bombing

WW II - Princess Elizabeth working as a mechanic
World War II - Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth 2nd training as a secoond subaltern in the ATS - working as a mechanic, taking out the plugs of a car

Global overpopulation, conceptual artwork. Map of the world made out of babies, representing the overpopulation of the Earth. Overpopulation is thought to be a major cause of climate change

Planet Earth on human hands, breaking down and crumbling with fragments falling apart. Airbrush illustration

World War II B25 bomber attacks Japanese ship
World War II vintage photograph - B25 bomber attacks Japanese ship in China Sea

Route map, Imperial Airways. 1938

Venus from space, artwork C017 / 7375
Venus from space. Computer artwork of the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet from the Sun. It is both the closest planet to Earth and the closest to Earth in size

Orteliuss world map, 1570
Orteliuss world map. This world map is from the 1570 first edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum ( Theatre of the World ). Drawn by the Flemish mapmaker Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598)

World map, February 2004
World Map. Blue Marble: Next Generation cloud-free true-colour composite image of the Earth in February 2004. It is winter in the Northern Hemisphere and large areas of land are covered in snow

The World In Love
Hanna Lee Tidd

Railway bridge at Sinzig Germany, Allied bombing
Vintage World War II photograph - official US military photo: damage to the railway bridge at Sinzig Germany following Allied bombing attacks

World War II ruins in the centre of Berlin
World War II vintage photograph - ruins in the centre of Berlin, dust cloud from collapsing wall

Map showing the principal world trade shipping routes, 1912 (colour litho)
CHT277054 Map showing the principal world trade shipping routes, 1912 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of Kosice
Antique illustration of a map of Kosice

A 3D conceptual image of the world at your fingertips

B-24 Liberator bombers Neuberg Austria. 1945
Vintage World War II photograph - official US militaryphoto: b-24 Liberator bombers en route to drop fragmentation bombs on the airfield of Neuberg Austria. 1945

World War II transport planes & gliders ready England
Vintage World War II photograph - transport planes and gliders ready for takeoff in England, for landings in the Netherlands

World War II navy ship Pacific war against Japan
Vintage World War II photograph - navy ship releases a salvo in the Pacific war against Japan

Vintage photograph WW II - British Churchill tank
Vintage photograph World War II - British Churchill tank, Italian campaign, crossing of the Senio River

Cunard Line poster
Fabulously detailed poster for Cunard Line shipping company showing a passenger liner in cross-section with cabins and rooms visible on various decks

Wilhelmshaven. Germany
Antique illustration of a Wilhelmshaven, Germany map

Picture No. 11050489
Iceberg melting iceberg drifting Arctic ocean Summer Davis Strait, Greenland, Arctic, Denmark Date:

Garden Bonfire
Billowing smoke pollution caused by a garden bonfire. Date: 1960s

Views of Mendenhall Glacier just outside Juneau, southeast Alaska, USA. This glacier is receeding at an alarming rate
Michael Nolan / SpecialistStock

Map of Australia with states, cities and flag
Highly detailed vector map of Australia with states, capitals and big cities

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Advertising poster for the 1909 International Ballooning Exhibition in Frankfurt, 1909 (colour lithograph)
1769948 Advertising poster for the 1909 International Ballooning Exhibition in Frankfurt, 1909 (colour lithograph) by Oppenheim

Russian World War I poster for war bonds, 1916
1577114 Russian World War I poster for war bonds, 1916; (add.info.: Russian World War I era poster calling to buy war bonds)

Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two, 1716 (engraving)
535947 Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two, 1716 (engraving); (add.info.: Noah's Ark - the animals going in two by two)

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"Exploring the Global Tapestry: From Ancient Maps to Modern Marvels" Al-Idrisi's World Map, 1154: A glimpse into the early understanding of our global interconnectedness. Continental Drift after 250 Million Years: Unveiling the ever-changing nature of our planet and its geological transformations. Europe at Night, Satellite Image: Witnessing the vibrant glow of human activity across a continent that never sleeps. Whole Earth at Night, Satellite Image: Behold the breathtaking beauty of our illuminated world from space – a testament to humanity's presence on every corner. Marsden Rock: Nature's masterpiece standing tall amidst crashing waves, reminding us of Earth's awe-inspiring diversity. Oronce Fine's World Map, 1531: An artistic representation showcasing evolving cartographic knowledge during an era of exploration and discovery. Earth - Topographic and Bathymetric Map: Delving into the intricate details that shape both land and sea on our magnificent blue planet. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill V for Victory Salute: A symbol of resilience and unity in times turmoil during World War II. Imperial Federation (Colour Litho): Imagining a world where nations unite under one imperial banner – an ambitious vision from history with lasting implications today. The Tatler Travel Number Front Cover, 1953: Embarking on journeys around the globe through captivating stories and stunning visuals captured by The Tatler magazine. Pan American Airways Route Map: Tracing aviation routes connecting continents in an era when air travel revolutionized global connectivity like never before. Earth’s Tectonic Plates .